Vocabulary

contrary to one's expectations

for many days

as many as one likes; as much as one likes

considerably; remarkably; strikingly

reproachfully

freely; generously; liberally; ungrudgingly; unsparingly

after a heated discussion

with a spring; with alacrity; resolutely

within the scope of authority

comfortably; pleasantly; cheerfully

for the present; for the time being; at present; in the meantime

for whom

as ordered

for the first time

rightly; properly; moderately

though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other

in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash

whenever (each time) one sees (it)

with curious eyes; curiously

inexpensively; cheaply

by fair means or foul; right or wrong

contrary to one's habit; unusually

easily; without difficulty

to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately

quite; utterly; (not) at all; completely; wholly; entirely

tranquil; leisurely; relaxed

morally; from a moral point of view

tearfully; in tears; weeping; crying

widely; far and wide; extensively; universally

openly; publicly; in public; formally; officially; duly

to one's regret; regrettably; to one's chagrin

eagerly; earnestly; ardently

already; as early as

equally; evenly; similarly; alike

suddenly; all at once; rapidly

in person; personally; (do) oneself

stark-naked

absentmindedly; in spite of oneself

to that extent; to that degree; so much; so

especially; particularly